Our Counselling, RE:Start and Youth services will be closed from Friday 20th December with our RE:Start returning on Friday 3rd and Youth Services returning on their usual day and time from Monday 6th January 2025.
Our Wellbeing Café is open at The Innovation Centre over the festive period, 4-8pm on Friday 20th December, Monday 23rd December, Friday 27th December and Monday 30th December.
Please remember you are not on your own.
In an emergency, and where there may be risk to life, always call 999.
If you need emotional support there are always organisations available to help you, either with their helplines, online support and resources or text services. See our crisis support page for more information https://thelowdown.info/crisis-support/
For sexual health services, please call the Sexual Health Clinic on 01604 609766 or the NHS 24hr helpline on 111 for any non-emergency health related issues.
Thank you for your understanding.
Merry Christmas – The Lowdown Team.
Youth Advisory Board
Giving young people a voice on our services.
PLEASE NOTE:
Our Sexual Health Service is back!
Every Monday and Friday evening 5-8pm.
The Lowdown are not here to judge.
We support hundreds of young people just like you each year, and we’re here to help you stay safe and make informed decisions.
Our Sexual Health Service is open every Monday & Friday 1pm-8pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1pm – 6pm at our 3 Kingswell Street building.
The service offers friendly, practical, free and confidential support including:
- Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Screening
- Condoms
- Sexual Health Information
- Pregnancy testing and next steps information
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, thoughtful, and creative young people to join our Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This is your chance to shape The Lowdown services that support you and your peers, because nobody understands young people better than young people.
What You’ll Do
- Share your views and ideas to help improve our youth services
- Help make services more accessible, inclusive, and youth-led
- Collaborate with other young ambassadors
- Take part in exciting opportunities such as events, workshops, socials and much more
- Build confidence, leadership, and communication skills
- Boost your CV or personal statement with real-world experience
Why It Matters
The YAB exists to amplify youth voices and ensure The Lowdown reflects the needs of the people it serves. Whether it’s shaping new projects, giving feedback, or sparking change you’ll be at the heart of it.
Ready to Get Involved?
Return the below the application form to wellbeingservice@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk and let’s start the conversation.
*Please note: you will not be working directly with young people in a helping capacity*
“We know it can feel like a big step to take, but we’re here for you!”
